United States Stamps continued...
1882-1893 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUES continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1121 |
 |
215 |
#215, 4c Carmine, gem mint example that possesses mathematically precise centering within unusually large margins, gorgeous intense color and a prooflike impression
on pristine paper, unblemished o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a scarce and desirable stamp in this select never hinged condition; 2004 and 2009 PF certificates. (Image) |
$725.00
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1122 |
u |
216 |
#216, 5c Indigo, a superlative mint example in a quality not often seen on this surprisingly difficult stamp, featuring outstanding freshness, with deep luxuriant
color and a crisp impression on bright paper, particularly well centered as well, with large margins, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine gem; 1995 PF certificate and a 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,600.00).
(Image) |
$900.00
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1123 |
u |
218 |
#218, 90c Purple, an incredibly handsome mint example of this high value, being extraordinarily well centered amid uncharacteristically large margins, its color
is unusually bright and its impression highly detailed on brilliantly fresh paper, full clean o.g. which has been very lightly hinged, extremely fine; a stamp with great eye appeal; 1986 PF certificate and a 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ
$2,300.00). (Image) |
$1,100.00
SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1124 |
 |
219D |
#219D, 2c Lake, premium mint example of this surprisingly difficult stamp, gorgeous intense lake color and a well incised impression on crisp paper, large
perfectly balanced margins all around, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 2003 PF certificate. (Image) |
$240.00
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1125 |
u |
226 |
#226, 10c Green, gem mint example of this surprisingly difficult stamp to find in premium quality, possessing outstanding centering within
uncharacteristically large and perfectly balanced margins, sumptuously rich color and a sharp detailed impression on immaculate paper, immaculate o.g., never hinged, extremely fine and handsome; a highly desirable and truly rare stamp in this
impressive condition; 1999 and 2009 PSE certificates (the latter graded XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,000.00). (Image) |
$650.00
SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1126 |
u |
229 |
#229, 90c Orange, striking mint single, featuring absolutely radiant color in an especially deep shade, crisp prooflike impression, exceptionally well entered
within large margins, pristine o.g., with just the barest suggestion of hinging, an extremely fine gem; 1997 (as never hinged) and 2009 PF certificates, as well as a 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,300.00).
(Image) |
$650.00
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1127 |
u |
232 |
#232, 3c Columbian, a stunning mint example that is the epitome of perfection, possessing absolutely flawless centering amid exceptionally large margins, prooflike
color and a razor-sharp impression on pristine paper, even its perforations are unusually uniform and intact, unblemished o.g., n.h., a superb gem in every regard; 1997 PF certificate and a 2009 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,500.00). (Image) |
$160.00
SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1128 |
u |
235 |
#235, 6c Columbian, sumptuously rich color in an especially deep shade, razor-sharp impression on bright paper, exceptionally well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a
pristine example; 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $530.00). (Image) |
$240.00
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1129 |
 |
242 |
#242, $2.00 Columbian, choice mint example, particularly well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, strong rich color and impression on bright paper, clean o.g., lightly
hinged, extremely fine; 1994 PF certificate. (Image) |
$1,250.00
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1130 |
 |
243 |
#243, $3.00 Columbian, lovely bright yellow green color and a crisp impression on fresh untoned paper, large margins all around and being exceptionally well
centered within them, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; not often seen this fresh and choice; 1996 PF certificate. (Image) |
$1,900.00
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1131 |
 |
244 |
#244, $4.00 Columbian, a highly desirable mint single that possesses outstanding centering within uncommonly large margins, sumptuously rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1998 PF
certificate. (Image) |
$2,600.00
SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1132 |
 |
245 |
#245, $5.00 Columbian, an exceedingly choice mint example that is extraordinarily well centered within large and well balanced margins, strong color and
impression, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; a select quality original gum Five Dollar Columbian; 1999 PF certificate. (Image) |
$3,000.00
SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1894-1898 BUREAU ISSUES
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1133 |
u |
247 |
#247, 1c Blue, striking jumbo-margined mint example, boasting huge margins all around and being incredibly well centered within them, prooflike color and
impression on especially bright paper, o.g., barest trace of hinging; an extremely fine gem; 2009 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $335.00 for 95 and $640.00 for 98); the highest grade assigned to any mint #247, whether hinged or never
hinged. (Image) |
$75.00
SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1134 |
u |
252 |
#252, 2c Carmine, Ty. III, pristine mint single, with radiant color in a deep shade, crisp impression on bright paper, wonderfully well centered, o.g., n.h.,
extremely fine; 1992 PF certificate and a 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,300.00). (Image) |
$400.00
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1135 |
u |
256 |
#256, 6c Dull brown, incredibly well centered within very large margins, sumptuously rich color and a well incised impression on crisp paper, o.g., faintly hinged,
extremely fine; a surprisingly challenging stamp to find in this gem quality; 2003 PF certificate and a 2009 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $770.00). (Image) |
$175.00
SOLD for $515.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1136 |
 |
260 |
#260, 50c Orange, an impressive mint example, featuring not only virtually perfect centering amid lavishly large margins, but its color is particularly intense and
vibrant on bright paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a stunning large-margined gem with extraordinary eye appeal; 2000 PF certificate. (Image) |
$600.00
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1137 |
 |
261 |
#261, $1.00 Black, Ty. I, a marvelously choice mint example, possessing an uncommon overall freshness, with truly prooflike color and impression on bright paper,
exceptionally well centered, plus its perforations are unusually even and intact all around, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; a stamp for the most fastidious collector; 1991 PF certificate for a horizontal pair, this being the right
stamp. (Image) |
$1,200.00
SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1138 |
 |
261A |
#261A, $1.00 Black, Ty. II, a highly select mint example of this scarce and difficult stamp, possessing much larger margins than usual and being marvelously well
centered within them, intense "jet" black color and a prooflike impression on especially bright paper, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 1999 and 2009 PF certificates. (Image) |
$2,400.00
SOLD for $2,400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1139 |
 |
262 |
#262, $2.00 Bright blue, exceptionally fresh mint example of this scarce stamp, deep luxuriant color and a clean crisp impression, well centered, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1978 and 1998 PF
certificates. (Image) |
$3,250.00
SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1140 |
u |
263 |
#263, $5.00 Dark green, a magnificent quality example of this rare high value, featuring extraordinarily large margins that are rarely encountered on this
stamp and being incredibly well centered within them, intensely rich color and a deeply etched impression, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine example of one of the rarest regularly issued stamps in U.S. philately, of which a mere 25,000 were
issued; among the finest original gum examples of Scott #263 we have ever offered; 1988 and 1989 PF certificates, as well as a 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $11,200.00); ex-Saadi, Zoellner and "Scarsdale".
(Image) |
$5,000.00
SOLD for $6,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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